John Muir Outdoor School vs. Helman Elementary School
Should I attend John Muir Outdoor School or Helman Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Muir Outdoor School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Community Size
Helman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-8, John Muir Outdoor School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helman Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
174 students
278 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
26
36
Grade 1 Students
13
41
Grade 2 Students
15
32
Grade 3 Students
16
65
Grade 4 Students
17
61
Grade 5 Students
26
43
Grade 6 Students
19
-
Grade 7 Students
21
-
Grade 8 Students
21
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
75%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%